Many times while I talked to others or wrote some text messages I got confusion about which phrase I should use to express the actual meaning of the words It seems . . . and It looks like . ...
If A seems to be B then A is very probably B, usually because of evidence. If A seems like B, then A resembles B in some way, but may not be identical. Sentence (1) does not make sense, because we use a definite phrase after 'it seems' (e.g. 'it was ') to mean that something, often contrary to what we had thought, has turned out to actually be the case - I thought that Joe was a nice guy, but ...
''it seems it was only yesterday'' vs ''it seems like only yesterday''
Watching this video, an American called Nick says, to Americans, the sentence " It seems that " sounds weird, but " It seems like " sounds more natural to Americans. Does it hold true? Most of the conversation is done in English, so please try to listen to this. The Japanese on the right side is taught mostly by Australians so any English speakers' responses are welcome. Thank you in advance.
It seems vs It seems like - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
The use of fitting as an adjective is described in this dictionary. fitting. adjective, formal right for a particular situation or occasion. SYN: appropriate I thought the memorial was a fitting tribute to the president. a fitting end to what was a memorable trip it is only fitting (that) It is only fitting that Simon should propose the first toast tonight. It seems unlikely that one would use ...